Absolutamente (en. Absolutely)

/absolutament/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something is totally or completely true.
I am absolutely sure of my decision.
Estoy absolutamente seguro de mi decisión.
Used to express the totality of a statement.
Absolutely nobody showed up at the party.
Absolutamente nadie llegó a la fiesta.
Reinforces a statement in its fullest expression.
That place is absolutely spectacular.
Ese lugar es absolutamente espectacular.

Etymology

From Latin 'absolutus', which means 'free from restrictions' and the suffix 'mente', which indicates an adverb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

absolutely clear
Without any doubt or confusion.
absolutamente claro
absolutely necessary
Indispensable or very required.
absolutamente necesario
absolutely perfect
Without defects, completely ideal.
absolutamente perfecto

Related Words

absolute
That is complete or total, without limitations.
absoluto
absolutism
Political system in which a ruler has total power.
absolutismo

Slang Meanings

Totally
That plan is absolutely brilliant, I love it.
Ese plan es absolutamente genial, me encanta.
No doubt
I'm going to do it, absolutely.
Lo voy a hacer, absolutamente.